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W409 RDF

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,578 mi
Last recorded102,578 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 RDF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,578 miles

offsidec rear wheel arch corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,536 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,721 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,659 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,699 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,699 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,951 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,977 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 436,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre on 2mm †O/S/R tyre on 3mm †Rear brakes squeek

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W409 RDF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W409 RDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W409 RDF registered?

W409 RDF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W409 RDF safe to buy?

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